“I think he does. I overheard him one day urging Mr. Mullins to give him money.”

“That makes it probable. Do you know if they keep company outside?”

“I have seen them walking late in the evening.”

“Why do you think Mr. Mullins discharged you?”

“He wanted the place for a cousin of his.”

“What name?”

“Felix Gordon.”

“Is he there now?”

“Yes; Felix was taken on when I was discharged.”

“At once?”